What Is It?
Ribose is a pentose sugar found in all living cells.
Uses For Ribose
Rapid Energy Repletion For Intense Exercise:Research indicates that nucleotides decrease after repeated, intense exercise and that they may not be recovered for up to several days, leaving muscle without the ability to refuel energy stores.
The first mechanism involves salvaging end products of AMP breakdown, or preventing them from leaving the cell.
Both of these crucial activities can only begin when ribose is converted to 5-phosphoribosyl-1-pyrophosphate (PRPP).
What Is The Source?
Ribose is derived from corn or glucose fermentation.
Are There Any Potential Side Effects Or Precautions?
If pregnant or lactating, consult your physician before taking this product.
Are There Any Potential Drug Interactions?
At this time, there are no known adverse reactions when taken in conjunction with medications.Recommendations
Pure Encapsulations recommends 1-2 scoops per day (2.